10 questions on breeds, history, biology, and behavior. No signup, no time limit β just see how you score.
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Question 1 of 10
A dog's nose has roughly how many more scent receptors than a human's?
A dog's nose has around 300 million scent receptors versus a human's roughly 6 million β about 50 times more.
Question 2 of 10
On average, how many hours a day does an adult dog sleep?
Dogs sleep an average of 12β14 hours a day β puppies and senior dogs often sleep even more.
Question 3 of 10
Which breed is nicknamed the "barkless dog" for its yodel-like howl?
The Basenji can't bark in the traditional sense β instead it makes a unique yodel-like sound nicknamed a "baroo."
Question 4 of 10
How many adult teeth does a dog have?
Dogs grow 42 adult teeth by around 6β7 months old β 10 more than an adult human's 32.
Question 5 of 10
Which breed holds the record as the fastest dog over short distances?
Greyhounds can reach speeds up to 45 mph, making them the fastest dog breed over short distances.
Question 6 of 10
What's actually true about tail wagging?
Tail wagging is a whole language β direction, speed, and height all change the meaning, and a wag can signal anything from joy to anxiety to a warning.
Question 7 of 10
Which breed has six toes on each foot, an adaptation for climbing cliffs?
The Norwegian Lundehund has six toes per foot β an adaptation for climbing steep, narrow cliffs to hunt puffins.
Question 8 of 10
Roughly how long ago were dogs first domesticated from wolves?
Dogs were domesticated from wolves roughly 15,000 years ago, making them the first domesticated animal β well before cats, cattle, or horses.
Question 9 of 10
Which dog was the first living creature to orbit the Earth?
Laika, a Moscow stray, became the first living creature to orbit the Earth aboard Sputnik 2 in 1957.
Question 10 of 10
What's the oldest verified age a dog has ever lived to?
Bobi, a Portuguese dog, holds the officially verified record at 29 years and 5 months old.